Luxman PD-171A User Manual

BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER

PD-171A

Owner`s Manual

Contents

Precautions ············································································································· 1

Features of This Unit ································································································ 2

Before Use ·············································································································· 4

Names and Functions ······························································································ 6

How to Assemble ·································································································· 10

Connections ·········································································································· 14

Operations ············································································································· 16

How to Replace Tone Arm ····················································································· 17

Block Diagram ······································································································· 19

Specifications ········································································································ 20

Before Asking for Repair ························································································ 21

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Precautions

Installation place

• Install this unit in a horizontal and stable place where the

unit is less subject to external vibration.

• Do not install this unit near a television or color monitor.

Keep this unit away from such devices as cassette decks

that are subject to magnetism.

Do not move this unit during playback.

Moving this unit during playback may cause the needle jump,

and damage the needle and the record thereby.

When moving this unit

To move this unit, be sure to turn off the power after stopping

the turntable and removing the record. Next, unplug the pow-

er and phono cables, remove the turntable and the turntable

sheet, and move this unit.

Avoid the following locations for installation.

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight

• Places subject to humidity and with less ventilation

• Places where are extremely hot or cold

• Places subject to vibration

• Places subject to dust

• Places subject to oil, steam, and heat (such as kitchens)

Lubrication

Do not lubricate this unit yourself because special oil is used

for the spindle.

Cleaning

• Usually, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth.

When the dirt is hard to remove, dip soft cloth in detergent

diluted 5 or 6 times with water, wring it well, and remove

contaminants. Then, remove the moisture with dry cloth.

• Be aware that acrylic portions such as dust cover may be

damaged if the portions are rubbed hard.

• Be aware that printed or painted portions may be damaged

if the portions come into contact with alcohol, thinner, ben-

zine, insecticide, or the like. In addition, do not let this unit

contact a rubber or plastic form for a long time. That may

damage the cabinet surface of the unit.

• When using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read the caution

provided with the chemical cloth product.

• Be sure to unplug the power cable from the outlet before

cleaning.

Repair and adjustment

When repairs and adjustments are needed, please ask the

dealer where you bought the unit.

Do not put articles.

Do not put any articles on this unit.

To avoid heat emission

Do not place this unit on such device as an amplifier that may

emit heat. If the unit is installed on a rack, install the unit as

distantly as possible from where the amplifier is installed so

as to avoid heat emission from the amplifier and other audio

devices.

Dew condensation

Be aware that condensation may occur when this unit is

moved from a cold place to a warm place especially in win-

ter or when the temperature of the room where this unit is

installed is quickly raised with a heater or the like. It depends

on the condensation state, however, this unit can be used

after water droplets disappear by turning on the power and

leaving the unit as it is for 1 to 2 hours to keep the unit at room

temperature.

Even in summer, dew condensation can occur if this unit is

directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner. In such

a case, it is recommended to change the installation place.

Features of This Unit

Belt drive

A new drive system is introduced, in which motor-derived

noise is attenuated via a belt and smooth rotation is achieved.

Circuit configuration

AC synchronous motor is driven by sine waves coming from

32-bit microprocessor, which are DA converted and amplified

by a high-power audio amplifier.

Stroboscope

This unit is equipped with a reflective view type LED strobo-

scope to adjust the rotation speed precisely.

Arm base

This unit is finished with chromeplated and spin-stabilized

brass with 20 mm in thickness.

By replacing with the optional arm base, various types of tone

arms can be mounted, which allows users to enjoy sound

changes.

Tone arm

A universal static balance tone arm is included as a standard

equipment for the simple cartridge replacement.

Heavyweight platter

The platter weighs 5.0 kg, which is machined from aluminum

metal to improve rotational accuracy.

Approximately 0.7 t·cm2 of moment of inertia has been

achieved.

High rigidity main chassis

This unit uses an underslung vibration-damping structure ca-

pable of hanging internal main parts using machined alumi-

num plate with 15 mm in thickness as a base.

Large-sized spindle

This large-diameter spindle is equipped with polyether ether

ketone (PEEK) bearing of ball bearing specification that pro-

vides stable rotation.

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Floating mount

The power transformer and the motor are “floating-mounted”

with rubber cushions to isolate vibration to the main chassis.

Hybrid vibration damping

The bottom face of the cabinet has a hybrid vibration-damp-

ing structure made of wood and metal for resonance disper-

sion.

Large-sized insulator

This unit adopts a damper as an insulator that is a combina-

tion of rubber and spring, made from different materials to

isolate unnecessary vibration coming from an audio rack or

others.

Unnecessary vibration from the main chassis itself is also

suppressed.

Magnesium alloy headshell

Magnesium alloy headshell with LUXMAN logo is supplied.

LED stylus light

The detachable high-intensity LED stylus light is supplied for

operation in the dark.

AC inlet

Power-cable-detachable AC inlet.

Before Use

Check the accessories.

Make sure that all accessories shown below are in the package.

* No cartridge is included.

• Platter

• Rubber mat

• Headshell

• Counterweight

2.5

0.5

• Pulley cover

• Dust cover

• Stylus light

• Rubber belt

• EP adaptor

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• Platter mount handle (2 pieces)

t8 t10 t12

• Phono cable (ground cable equipped)

* This cable is connected to the main unit at first.

• Tone arm adjustment wrench (2.5 mm)/

arm lifter adjustment wrench (1.5 mm)

• Arm base cover removal wrench (3.0 mm)

• Phono cable securing cushion

• Dustproof cap for stylus light connector

* This cap is mounted on the main unit at first.

• Printed matters

Safety cautions

Owner’s Manual (this document)

• Power cable

Names and Functions

61 3 4 52

8 10 9

Top view

1. Power switch (OPERATION)

This switch turns on and off the power.

2. Operation indicator

This indicator lights up when the power is turned on.

3. Start/stop switch (start/stop)

This switch starts rotating the platter at the selected rotation

speed.

This switch also stops platter rotation while the platter is

rotating because this switch serves as both start and stop

switches.

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4. Rotation speed selection switch (33/45)

This switch toggles the rotation speed of the platter be-

tween 33 rpm and 45 rpm.

Select a rotation speed in accordance with a record to listen

to.

5. Strobo Scope

This window shows the number 33 or 45 depending on the

number selected by the rotation speed selection switch. If

the number is motionless, the rotation speed is fine-tuned.

9. Center spindle

This spindle is a guide for mounting a record.

For playing an EP record, mount the EP adaptor here.

10. Belt

This belt transfers motor rotation to the platter.

11. Rubber mat

This rubber mat suppresses platter squeaks and brings a

record into intimate contact with the platter.

6. Rotation speed fine control (33/45 speed control)

33 rpm Fine-tunes the rotation speed. Please look into the

stroboscope and fine-tune until the number 33

completely stops moving, when the rotation speed

switch is set to 33.

45 rpm Fine-tunes the rotation speed. Please look into the

stroboscope and fine-tune until the number 45

completely stops moving, when the rotation speed

switch is set to 45.

7. Stylus light connector (light)

This light can illuminate stylus area in a dark room.

Remove the dustproof cap and mount the supplied stylus

light.

8. Pulley cover

This cover protects the rotating pulley.

Be sure to mount the cover when the platter is rotated.

12. Headshell

Headshell couples a cartridge with the tone arm.

13. Arm lifter

This lifter is used to move the tone arm vertically.

14. Anti-skating adjustment knob

This device cancels the inward force applied to the tone arm

during record playback.

Select a number in accordance with the cartridge to be

used.

15. Counterweight

This weight is used for adjusting tone arm balance and sty-

lus pressure.

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